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Teacher bemoans lack of interest in free IT course
A WEAVERHAM High School teacher has been left bemused after no one turned up to a free training course aimed at job seekers. ICT teacher Mike Davies is running a course in CLAIT – Computer Literacy and Information Technology – at the school
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Bowlers pick up prizes
MID-CHESHIRE Bowling Association celebrated its champion bowlers at Friday’s annual prize night. The winners of their league and cup competitions gathered at Weaverham’s Owley Wood Club to pick up their silverware, with Rudheath Private and Wharton Cons
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Northwich driver weighs up GT switch
NORTHWICH driver Christian Dick is aiming to take his team to the top tier of British motorsport next season. The Speedworks team owner, who lives in Great Budworth, has been pondering a switch following a test outing in the Avon Tyres British GT Championship
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Vale Royal AC to run at national road relays
VALE Royal Athletics Club sends teams to both senior national road relay championships this weekend. The men’s line-up, consisting of Tom Annable, Tom Carter, Andrew Clews, Zack Cross, Ed Crowther, Stu Doyle, James Griffiths, Andy Perry, Chris Perry
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Reward for return of stolen bike
A CASH reward is being offered for the return of a child’s BMX bike that was stolen in Greenbank. The silver bike was stolen outside a house on Marshalls Lane at 10pm on Saturday, October 10. It is believed that the bike was dumped in Rudheath and the
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Boat Rally and Beer Festival in Middlewich next weekend
MIDDLEWICH’S waterways and pubs will come to life this weekend as the town plays host to two festivals. Around 750 people are expected to descend on the Royal British Legion in Lewin Street on October 23 and 24. More than 40 ales and
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Awards For Crewe Schools
CREWE schools have been recognised for helping children with dyslexia flourish in the classroom. Monks Coppenhall Nursery and Primary School on Remer Street and the newly-amalgamated Oakefield Primary School on Holland Street have been presented with
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Get crafty
A CRAFT afternoon will be held at the United Reform Church in Swanlow Lane, Winsford, on Saturday, October 17. The event will run between 2pm and 4pm, and admission is £2 including refreshments. For more information, call Mary Walker 01606
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Death sentence should be brought back
I DO not think it matters what government we vote in to rule the country at the next election. There is not the money or expertise to carry out the utopian ideas spouted forth at the political conferences. We read every day of yet another
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Britain's got Talent stars stage homecoming show
AN INVENTIVE duo made famous on television’s Britain’s Got Talent are planning a homecoming performance in Northwich. Floral Highnotes, an act that combines opera and floristry, will bring their unique show to Northwich Memorial Hall, in Chesterway
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TV weatherman helps celebrate 50 years of Fords of Winsford
TV WEATHERMAN Fred Talbot helped celebrate Ford’s of Winsford’s 50th birthday at the weekend. As the new voice of Fords of Winsford’ radio adverts, Fred was on hand to sign autographs and admire the 50 classic cars on site for the event. The historic
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'Poppy Appeal insult' for Middlewich fundraisers
A DISABLED former soldier fears Middlewich’s Poppy Appeal is in jeopardy. Phillip Shales, of Kitfield Avenue, claimed that Tesco in Southway had slashed the number of days that money can be raised after he received a phone call from the store’s head
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Wulvern Celebrates National Older Persons Day
OLDER residents in Crewe and Nantwich celebrated National Older Person’s Day last week in an event organised by housing provider Wulvern. Residents from Wulvern’s sheltered housing schemes were invited to take to the floor with staff at a tea
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African Children's Choir performance to be held in Middlewich church
A MIDDLEWICH church is to play host to a concert by the African Children’s Choir on Friday, October 30. The performance at St Michael and All Angels Church, in Hightown, is part of the town centre initiative, Celebrating Cultures. Tickets cost £8 (£6
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Prescot 1 Witton 2
GARY Finley celebrated a half century of matches on the Witton Albion bench since returning to the club with a win. The last time the men from Wincham Park competed in this competition – and finished as runners-up – he was sat in the dugout
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West End Family Fun Day
FAMILIES are being asked to come up with schemes which will encourage better use of the green spaces in Crewe's West End. A consultation event will take place as part of a half-term Family Fun Day at the Frank Webb Avenue play area and Frank Bott Avenue
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Town centre shows signs of life again
NORTHWICH’S town centre is about to receive a boost with the opening of two new food and drink establishments. The town has taken a massive hit in the past year due to the recession but it seems there are signs of recovery. Cafe Terrazzo
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'Suspicious' partner who torched girlfriend's clothes could be jailed
A WINSFORD dad who torched his girlfriend’s clothes in a fit of rage could be jailed. Wayne Jackson, 28, of Walnut Drive, feared former partner of 10-years, Michelle Birtwistle, was cheating on him after their son told him, ‘mummy had a boyfriend
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Adams to miss three games
DYLAN Adams will sit out three matches through suspension as punishment for his dismissal in Witton Albion’s weekend draw with Quorn. The full back was shown a red card following his tackle on Cameron Keast in the second half of the UniBond League Division
